Our Neighbors Are Stuck: The Silent Housing Crisis Unfolding in Our Own Backyards
This isn’t just about abstract economic figures; it’s a stark look at the struggles many of our neighbors are facing when it comes to having a secure roof over their heads. The housing market is in a tough spot, and it’s putting a real squeeze on families and individuals trying to build a stable life.
Here are the hard facts:
- Sales of previously owned homes plummeted over 8% in January, hitting the slowest pace in over a year. People simply can’t find or afford to move into a home.
- The median home price for January hit a record high at nearly $397,000, even as sales of more affordable homes (under $250,000) saw the biggest drops.
- Our housing supply is critically low, with only a 3.7-month inventory available—far short of the 6 months needed for a healthy, balanced market. This means many potential buyers and renters are stuck, unable to move forward.
This isn’t just some big-city problem or a distant news story; this is a crisis unfolding right here in our own backyards. It affects the young families trying to buy their first home, the single parents struggling to keep up with rising rent, and even those in our churches and communities who just want a stable place to live. As Christians, we’re called to care for the "least of these," and that absolutely includes ensuring everyone has access to a safe, dignified home. We can’t ignore the human cost when so many good, hardworking people are finding themselves trapped and unable to secure basic housing. This demands our urgent attention and compassion.
This story was analyzed for Christ P2P. You can read the original reporting here: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/january-homes-sales.html
